SONOGRAPHER - ECHO TECH

South Central Kansas Regional Medical Center; Arkansas City (KS); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

South Central Kansas Regional Medical Center seeks a capable ultrasound technologist to perform a full range of ultrasound procedures under radiologist supervision. The role requires ARDMS certification with OB Vascular eligibility within one year and echocardiography experience.

The candidate should have an associate degree, be able to transport patients across age groups, and maintain quality control while managing costs. BLS must be completed within six months of hire.

Formación

• Associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• ARDMS license; OB Vascular within one year of hire date.
• Echocardiography experience required.
• BLS certification within six months of hire.
• One year of experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Handles and processes ultrasound orders using the computer system.
• Organizes workload and prioritizes to manage heavy patient care demand.
• Transports patients from newborn to geriatric for ultrasound procedures.
• Initiates and performs all ultrasound procedures under radiologist/ordering physician supervision.
• Maintains safe work practices during imaging and identifies technical problems.
• May act as lead tech for an assigned area, monitoring QC and equipment maintenance.
• Assists with updating procedure manuals and equipment cost control.
• Participates in orientation of new employees and competency assessments.

Conocimientos

Ultrasound procedures

Quality Control

Equipment operation

Staff orientation

Educación

Associates degree

ARDMS certification

BLS certification within six months

OB Vascular within 1 year

Herramientas

Ultrasound equipment

Descripción del empleo

Responsibilities and Duties:Handles and processes ultrasound orders utilizing the computer system in an efficient manner. Is able to manage workload demands by organizing and prioritizing. Has the ability to maintain mature and professional behavior under the stress of heavy workload and acute patient care situations. Has the ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.Transports patients ranging in age from newborn to geriatric for ultrasound procedures.Correctly initiates and performs all ultrasound procedures required at South Central Kansas Medical Center under the supervision of the radiologist and/or ordering physician.Always utilizes safe work practices while imaging patients.Is able to recognize and identify procedural or technical problems in radiology areas. Knows when to contact technical service or the Clinical Engineer.May act as the lead tech for an assigned area, which includes monitoring Quality Control, equipment operation and maintenance of the individual imaging modalities. Helps in the responsibility of keeping procedure manuals up to date. Responsible for supplies and watching costs in assigned area. Assists with orientation of new employees and competency assessment of all ultrasound employees.Education: Associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.License: ARDMS. OB Vascular within one year of hire date. Echocardiography experience is required.Experience: one-year preferredCertification: BLS within six months of hire